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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.71, 1,369.49 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.71, 1,369.49 and 335.91 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.71 : 1,369.49 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.71/1,369.49 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.71x = 1,369.49 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.71x = 460,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,023.71/913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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